2011
Curtis Merritt Award Winner
Billy Crockett

This Eastern Shore of Virginia native has been carving since his youth.  He loves the outdoors, the Chesapeake Bay and its wildlife.  Billy is a world renowned carver and his miniatures are quite collectible.  The Curtis Merritt award is given to the artist or carver who represents the best ideals in their art and in life.  The recipient is chosen by the exhibitors.  Billy has won 6 consecutive years!

Decoy carvers from Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia attend the Easter  show.  From rustic working decoys to finely detailed workmanship--it's all here.  Come see the carvers at work.